k e y s f f t a DAVID WAINWRIGHT Operations Manager From early childhood days of hiking IRVIN TORRALBA TEAM QUALIFICATIONS and climbing with his father in A FULL TIME TEAM... School Coordinator. Climbing: Single Pitch Award Snowdonia to building dens and of over 30 outdoor instructors Over 20 years in the outdoor (SPA) living out in the woods, David has between our centres. We ONLY education industry. Eclectic Trekking: Mountain Leader always just wanted to live an appoint experienced instructors approach to adventure Award (ML) outdoor life. As an adult he started who hold national governing programming with BS Kayaking: BCU UKCC Level 3 working first as an instructor then a body certifications in multiple Psychology, Prehospital Archery: GNAS - Archery Leader director of adventurous training for disciplines. Emergency Care, IRATA (Rope Ropes: ERCA award the UK, Ministry of Defence and the Access), NZOIA Kayak Leader First Aid: Wilderness First United States Airforce. Specialising PAUL OLIVER Award, LNT Master Educator as Responder in survival training and expedition CEO and founder of Absolute background. Mountain Biking: MIAS Level 1 work he thinks that being able to Adventure: 36 years’ experience Irvin accumulated and and Level 2 journey through an environment in the outdoor industry, a fully integrated best practices while Boating: RYA awards in power with minimal impact to it, is basically qualified, multi disciplined, working and living in several boat handling, water survival, the best thing ever! outdoor leader and Wilderness countries (Philippines, US, HK, sailing, coastal navigation He loves his current role working First Responder. Paul is the NZ, Qatar). International for Absolute Adventure, whether it’s co-founder of UAE-registered Committee Member of the watching a young person light their charity Gulf for Good and Association for Experiential first fire, climb to the top of a crag or partner in Absolute Bulgaria. Education and Adventure even just spend their first night Therapy. away from home, it’s a privilege to be able to provide those first stepping stones.
s u n i qu e? w h at u ak e s m • As an international partner of the Leave No Trace organisation, THE DUKE OF ADVENTURE TRAVEL EDINBURGH’S • Absolute Adventure has • We also have contracts with the TRADE ASSOCIATION we can train and certify AWARD exclusive access to the Al Hafya individuals in LNT Environmental Kingfisher Lodge in Kalba and and Mangrove nature reserves in Awareness. Jumeirah Al Wathba Resort & Spa. Kalba. • Absolute Adventure provide • Absolute Adventure has trade AHOEC • We also have an exclusive volunteers to WWF and EPAA for licences in UAE and Oman. ASSOCIATION OF HEADS OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRES research work within the Wadi • Wurraya National Park and Kalba lessons within the Ritz-Carlton Mangrove Reserve. Al Wadi reserve. BS8848 for Overseas Expedition Providers • ISO 21101 for adventure • We have access to the private activity providers. • Sharjah Excellence in Tourism reserve of Sheikh Hasher Al Award 2011 Maktoum within the Dubai Desert • Member of: IOL; LNT; TIES; ATTA Conservation Reserve.
p r og r ive s s e le ar n i n g We work closely with schools to establish a student passport. Lesson plans for all activities, suitable for all year groups and curriculum styles are agreed before delivery. Our lesson plans are infused with the following qualities: • Purpose • Authenticity • Organization • Orientation for social etiquette • Monitoring • Assessment • • Lifelong engagement • Fun
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teacherinformation d i b b a d v e n t a u r e c en t r e . ACCOMMODATION TEACHERS STUDENTS 12 40 Dome Tent Dormitory ENVIRONMENT LAND-BASED ACTIVITIES WATER-BASED ACTIVITIES
i o n t a t c . n a m p l a p a d i b b ACCOMMODATION STUDENTS TEACHERS +120 24 ENVIRONMENT LAND-BASED ACTIVITIES Archery WATER-BASED ACTIVITIES
c a m p ka l ba ACCOMMODATION STUDENTS TEACHERS 120 12 ENVIRONMENT LAND-BASED ACTIVITIES WATER-BASED ACTIVITIES
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ACCOMMODATION STUDENTS TEACHERS 190 12 ENVIRONMENT LAND-BASED ACTIVITIES WATER-BASED ACTIVITIES
f a c i l i t ies : s m o o r h s W a • • Private properties with 24-hour security • Boys and girls dorm rooms on opposite sides of camp • Counselor and first aider on site throughout the night • Hot water and shower facilities, fully cleaned a minimum of three times per day
food Prepared fresh daily, by our team of on-site chefs We cater for all special dietary needs Choice of foods available at each meal time. Menu changes daily Buffet style Sample menu:
t i s c v i t o n a y i i n t r c t o d u WATERSPORTS: Children are taken to our private watersports centre set inside one of the oldest mangrove forests in the world. After spending time getting comfortable in the water, children can try out a range of different activities and team games involving snorkeling, kayaking, raft building and stand-up paddle boarding. Once the watersports have finished, they are taken for a tour of the mangrove forest to learn about its importance. There is an opportunity for turtle-spotting. ARCHERY: Using our dedicated archery range in camp, students will learn the different parts of the bow, how to string a bow, safety range and shooting technique. After everyone has grasped the basics of shooting, we divide the group into teams so they can compete in a few fun games and competitions.
LOW ROPES : The session is designed to facilitate team building, trust, communication, leadership skills, problem solving and critical thinking. Completing challenges such as crossing lava, walking the rope, vine swings, spider’s web and mine field make sure that everyone also has fun while they learn! HIGH ROPES: After confidence-building activities on our low ropes course, it’s time to take to the skies on our high ropes. Students are introduced to climbing harnesses and the use of basic climbing knots before they begin climbing. Elements such as the leap of faith and giants’ ladder are used to gain confidence and improve communication skills. High ropes are a perfect opportunity to practise “challenge by choice.” Our skilled instructors will change the challenge level at an individual level to ensure that we get the best out of all participants.
i o n m a t 15 n f o r e r i a c h t e MANGROVE EXPLORATION: Students learn how to work together on a twin kayak in order to move forwards, backwards and to change direction. Once mastered, they will tour this unique habitat by water, identify the wildlife that they see and understand how mangroves are adapted to survive. During the tour, the instructors will also lead a variety of challenges designed to improve kayaking skills as well as communication, coordination and navigation. Once back at the watersports centre, students will have the opportunity to test their skills on stand-up paddle boards or snorkel around the lagoon. Before leaving the mangroves students also get an opportunity to go turtle watching.
MOUNTAIN BIKING : Students learn how to properly size and adjust their bikes before practising basic bike skills, going through safety points of riding on- and off-road, and progressing their riding skills. Once these new skills have been acquired, students will begin a mountain bike tour of the nearby wadis. BUSHCRAFT: This activity is designed to facilitate independence through learning basic survival skills. Students will be given basic instruction and guidance to complete tasks such as: campsite selection, shelter building, fire building and basic cooking skills (e.g. bread on a stick). While the students will have any help they need from our staff and will be under constant supervision, they will have to be largely self-sufficient to excel in this activity.
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